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Action for disarmament

10 Things you can do!

This illustrated, educational and thought-provoking book calls on the world's young people to actively mobilise and promote disarmament in 10 practical ways. It focuses on the risks posed by nuclear arms and small weapons. This book is a tool for young people to get involved in mobilising the public at large to participate in developing new strategies to reduce the threats posed by weapons. It will help young people to raise awareness of why disarmament is important for the future of all humankind as well as their own lives. It is recommended as a resource for teenagers and their parents, young adults, as well as high school and university professors, civil society and community leaders.

Action 1: Stay informed

Disarmament issues provide opportunities for organizing and outreach, but as ever the first step is to become informed. Going online to find reputable sources is a good starting point. There are many useful websites where you can read the latest information on nuclear weapons, small arms and light weapons. Most of these sites have breaking news stories, regional reports, fact sheets, in-depth studies, timelines, calendars of events, and many additional links to facilitate networking and further study.